William Bethea is a Mechanical Engineer for AKEA Design, Inc. Mr. Bethea is a recent graduate of the University of Florida. He spent his time in school developing mechanical grid elements for a wind tunnel terraform sub-floor as part of a National Science Foundation research initiative, enabling the utilization of a multi-use Natural Hazards Engineering Research Infrastructure for the University of Florida. He was also responsible for developing air monitoring and feedback systems for the 120-foot-long wind tunnel. Mr. Bethea is a Naval Aviation Veteran who specialized in the operation and maintenance of turbofan engines and mechanical components on F-18-E/F and SH-60s.

Areas of Specialization:

• Mechanical Engineering